Muscle Memory digital AugSept 2018 | Page 66

FITNESS SWEAT PROFILE ARNOLD DUMBBELL PRESS Start: Sit on an exercise bench with back support and hold two dumbbells in front of you at about upper chest level with your palms facing your body and your elbows bent. Tip: Your arms should be next to your torso. The starting position should look like the contracted portion of a dumbbell curl. 4 SETS x 12 REPS 64   MUSCLE MEMORY | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 Execution: Now to perform the movement, raise the dumbbells as you rotate the palms of your hands until they are facing forward. Continue lifting the dumbbells until your arms are extended above you in straight arm position. Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement. After a second pause at the top, begin to lower the dumb- bells to the original position by rotating the palms of your hands towards you. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.